House of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festival
Kits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.
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Mystery man pays it forward - more than 200 times
Anonymous donor insisted the cash be used at random to cover other customers' bills.
Northland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua Forest
DoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki
Northland looking for fifth win to climb up the NPC ladder
The Taniwha have named their team to face North Harbour in Whangārei this weekend.
How to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into English
Hokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.
Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
Health service says changes have been made in response to criticism from the Court.
Hapless ram-raider leaves watch, one Croc and blood at crime scene
Liquor store raider left empty-handed but inflicted significant damage to the store.
Stags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regions
New taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.
Lose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the door
It's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.
Historic Māori partnership brings jobs, health services into Far North
Māori health partnership has created 77 new jobs in the Far North.
Bizarre crime spree: Thieves take three cars, one shower and a packet of chips
Police hope public can help solve case of peckish crims who used a shower and lost a gun.
'Twindemic' of Covid, flu hammering Northland schools
At Kerikeri High, Northland's biggest school, up to 30 teachers are off sick each day.
$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herself
Mark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her
'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changes
Northland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.
Bank says sorry to ex-MP ordered to take off hat
Kaumātua says the way no-hat rule was applied during a bank visit was discriminatory
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Kerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech Award
Joe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish
Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
Up to two thirds of kids in some DHBs are waiting for dental appointments.
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?
The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?
Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
Northland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.
Renowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see Matariki
Northlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.
'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detention
Woman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence
Graduating teachers carry region's hopes
Tai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences
Northland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearing
Five days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses
The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
One person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crash
Details are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa
Man facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawa
Northlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.
Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'
The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Get out on the water for $1 in the Bay of Islands
A Nautical Ōpua local's tips on taking to the water in Northland.
Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Northland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring
Kiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust series
The stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.